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A lot of the inquiries we receive come from folks who have issues both inside and outside the home with mosquitoes. We wanted to help clarify some of the misunderstandings we often hear regarding mosquitoes in the house. Firstly, contrary to popular belief, mosquitoes do not want to be inside.  They want warm, wet soil … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes in the House →

Ahhh August…incredibly hot, incredibly humid and the most active month of the year for hurricanes. It won’t be long until the kids go back to school and just a few more months before the weather cools, but for now we are in the thick of things.

After the Snowpocalypse of 2021, a lot of our customers were surprised to find that it had little impact on the mosquito population. We pointed out to them that Alaska has a horrible mosquito issue, and they don’t exactly have a warm winter. The fact is that, while some mosquitoes will die, the majority will … Continue reading What Temperatures Kill Mosquitoes? →

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week The last week of June every year is Mosquito Control Awareness Week (MCAW).  Some folks we talk to are surprised that there exists a week devoted to the mosquito, but if we can devote a week to sharks – who are responsible for a very, very small number of deaths, … Continue reading What is Mosquito Control Awareness Week? →

One of the questions we hear a lot is, “why do mosquitoes need blood anyway?” When you really sit down and think about it, this is a really good question. We thought we would tackle it here and provide some answers. Male mosquitoes are vegetarians/vegans and only feed on plant nectar. That’s why they spend … Continue reading Why Do Mosquitoes Need Blood? →